Ethan Jackson has spent years interviewing major bands, and he now shares those conversations in podcast form. Each episode features interviews with artists and musicians. The show brings listeners closer to the bands they follow through long-form discussions and stories from the music world.
Episodes

Tech N9ne
Legendary Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne joins Ethan this week to chat about touring with Hollywood Undead, working of Falling In Reverse, and his new album coming out this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Robert (Life of Agony, Beauty of Horror)
Alan Robert, bassist for the band Life of Agony and illustrator/author of The Beauty of Horror adult coloring book series joins Ethan to chat about the latest installment in the Beauty of Horror series, Backwards Records.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Bass - Shinedown
Eric Bass from Shinedown joins Ethan on The VORTX Podcast to discuss his new solo project "I Had a Name" and give us an update on Shinedown's new album coming in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Lynn Bousman - SAW Franchise
Darren Lynn Bousman, Director of SAW II, Saw III, Saw IV, and Spiral, has found his new venture. EXILED: Crooked Rose Woods is an immersive experience unlike other haunts in the Kansas City area. Hear Darren break down EXILED as well as chat about Spiral. Get tickets to EXILED at exiledkc.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arejay Hale - Halestorm and Kemikalfire
Arejay Hale from Halestorm and Kemikalfire joins Ethan on The VORTX Podcast to chat about Halestorm's tour with I Prevail, New Music, and his favorite fragrances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Blake - Wage War
Seth Blake, lead guitarist for Wage War, joins Ethan on The VORTX Podcast to chat about the band's new album STIGMA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty Mullins - Memphis May Fire and Anberlin
Matty Mullins from Memphis May Fire and Anberlin joins Ethan on the latest episode of The VORTX Podcast. They chat about Matty's new venture with Anberlin, music tropes, the future of Memphis May Fire, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Hook - Flat Black
Jason Hook from Flat Black joined Ethan on The VORTX Podcast to chat about the band's debut album "DARK SIDE OF THE BRAIN," due out July 19thSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Westfall - A Day to Remember
Neil joins Ethan to chat about A Day to Remember's new song "Feedback," the Least Anticipated Album Tour, and what video game soundtrack they want to be featured in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Montana
Tim Montana joins Ethan on The VORTX Podcast to chat about his new album "Savage," due out on July 12th!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Vollelunga - Nothing More
Mark Vollelunga from Nothing More check is to chat about the band's new album "Carnal," due out on June 28th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zero 9:36
Zero 9:36 chats with Ethan about his new EP "None Of Us Are Getting Out," due out on July 19th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lochie Keogh - Alpha Wolf
Lochie Keogh, vocalist for Australian heavyweights Alpha Wolf, called in to chat about the band's new record Half Living Things and touring in U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doc Coyle - Bad Wolves
Doc Coyle from Bad Wolves and God Forbid spoke with Ethan about Bad Wolves' latest releases, touring with Ice Nine Kills, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Charnas - Ice Nine Kills
Spencer Charnas spent some time with Ethan chatting about Planet Comicon Kansas City, Scream, touring with Metallica and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wolfgang Van Halen - Mammoth WVH
Wolfgang Van Halen hopped on a call with Ethan to chat about how he spends downtime, honoring Jon Bon Jovi, designing his new guitar, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Davies - OF LIMBO
Jake Davies from OF LIMBO called into the studio line to chat about their latest track California Demon, backing tracks, merch cuts, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Motionless - Motionless In White
Ethan caught up with Chris from Motionless In White ahead of their sold out show in Kansas City on September 23rd. They chat about Sign of Life, more stage production, and fan merch designs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacoby Shaddix - Papa Roach
Jacoby Shaddix from Papa Roach sat down with Ethan backstage at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City to talk about being a dad, new music, and how Scars could have ended up very different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Daughtry
Ethan spoke with Chris Daughtry at the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, OK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blake Bedsaul - Saul
Blake called into the studio to chat with Ethan about Saul's new album THIS IS IT...THE END OF EVERYTHING, music videos, coming up in a small town in Iowa, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oli Sykes - Bring Me The Horizon
Ethan joined Oli Sykes from Bring Me The Horizon on their tour bus in Greenwood Village, Colorado. They spoke about headlining Download Festival and the band's new project POST HUMAN: nEx GEn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Kirby - Fit for a King
Ryan Kirby, lead vocalist for the band Fit for a King, calls into the studio to chat with Ethan about their latest album The Hell We Create, new music coming later this year, and the state of heavy music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Vanlerberghe - I Prevail
Eric from I Prevail called in on the studio line to chat with Ethan about his vinyl record collection, True Power, and Carrie Underwood being a fan of the band.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storm Ruby - Stories Through Storms
Ethan sits down with Storm Ruby, lead vocalist and founding member of Stories Through Storms, to chat about the rebirth of the band, working working with a former member of Ice Nine Kills and a current member of Motionless In White, and the state of the scene today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caleb Shomo - Beartooth
Ethan spoke with Caleb Shomo from Beartooth about their new song Sunshine!, their forthcoming album, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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